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What does Mrs. Watts regret in the text?
What does Mrs. Watts regret in the text?
- Not moving to a bigger house
- Leaving Houston
- Selling the land in Bountiful
- Not buying the land in Bountiful (correct)
Which type of literature is NOT mentioned in the text?
Which type of literature is NOT mentioned in the text?
- Monographs and coauthored books
- Novels and short stories (correct)
- Scholarly articles
- Edited volumes
What does Mrs. Watts find strength in?
What does Mrs. Watts find strength in?
- The noise of the city
- Houses
- The quiet of nature (correct)
- People
Which edited volume is NOT mentioned in the text?
Which edited volume is NOT mentioned in the text?
Where must Mrs. Watts reconcile herself to returning to?
Where must Mrs. Watts reconcile herself to returning to?
What is the focus of scholarly monographs in this area?
What is the focus of scholarly monographs in this area?
Study Notes
- Mrs. Watts sits with her son Ludie on the porch in Bountiful and reflects on her life.
- She cries and wonders how they came to their current situation.
- Mrs. Watts regrets leaving Bountiful and wishes she had bought the land.
- The woods and cotton fields are important to her and represent her family history.
- She believes that they are part of the land and cannot lose what it has given them.
- Ludie responds supportively to his mother.
- Mrs. Watts finds strength in the quiet of nature, not in people or houses.
- She expects that the land will be worn out and replenished again in cycles.
- Mrs. Watts must reconcile herself to returning to Houston, where she fled from a difficult situation.
- The film On Golden Pond shields viewers from the harsh realities of old age.
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Test your knowledge on the classic film "On Golden Pond" with this quiz! Explore the heartwarming story of Mrs. Watts and her son Ludie as they reflect on their lives and the importance of the land they call home. From regrets to strength, this quiz covers it all. See how well you remember the film and its themes with this fun and nostalgic quiz.
